March 2017

Events are open to the public free of charge. Please visit our Eventbrite or Facebook page to view event schedules. If you would like to attend, please arrive on time. For events that require registration in advance, a registration link will be provided in the announcement.

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March 2017

Women’s History Month: Health and Wellness SeriesSession 1: From the United States to Vietnam: The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Women and
Time: Wednesday, March 1, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Mandy Slutsker, Policy & Advocacy Manager, ACTION SecretariatJoin us for a health discussion with public health specialist Mandy Slutsker, who will present a range of information about HIV/AIDS including how and why HIV/AIDS affects women and young girls, groups that are vulnerable to this infectious disease, AIDS activism and advocacy in the U.S. and around the world, and the impact of HIV treatment in the U.S. and countries like Vietnam. Bring your friends and questions!

Women’s History Month: AFS Film Screening SeriesScreening #1: “A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story “ and “Beyond the Lights”
Time: Monday, March 6, 9:00 – 17:00Join us for the American Film Showcase Series in honor of International Women’s Day. After the screenings, share with us your feelings after watching movie at “Thoughts Corner”, where you can leave a note sharing your reaction and feedback. Bring your friends and enjoy!

Women’s History Month: Health and Wellness SeriesSession 2: Fundamentals of Healthy Eating
Time: Monday, March 6, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Speaker: Chiara Squinzi, Health CoachAt this special American Center Wellness event, come learn about healthy eating and holistic living from wellness expert Chiara Squinzi, a certified Health Coach, Yoga Teacher, student of Functional Medicine and the founder of La Holista, which provides health education/coaching and wellness services and programs. Join us for this interactive session and get inspired to feel the best you can by creating a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your family.

Women’s History Month: Women’s Participation in the Security Process
Time: Monday, March 6, 5:30-7:00pm
Moderator: Aria Lu, U.S Consulate OfficerAt this important Women’s History Month event, we’ll learn about the challenges of female leadership in security and law enforcement. We’ll become familiar with the survival mindset and examine the impact on society when women decide to take on the responsibility of protecting themselves. Bring your friends and join us for this important and informative program.

Women’s History Month: AFS Film Screening SeriesScreening #2: “Code: Debugging the Gender Gap”, “CodeGirl” and “East Side Sushi”
Time: Tuesday, March 7, 9:00 – 17:00Join us for the American Film Showcase Series in honor of International Women’s Day. After the screenings, share with us your feelings after watching movie at “Thoughts Corner”, where you can leave a note sharing your reaction and feedback. Bring your friends and enjoy!

Women in Diplomacy
Time: Tuesday, March 7, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Panelists: U.S. Consul General and Consul Generals from the Consulates of Australia and IndiaIn honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, U.S. Consul General Mary Tarnowka will moderate a panel discussion on Women in Diplomacy with HCMC’s female Consul Generals from Australia and India. Join us for a fascinating conversation with accomplished female international leaders as they discuss their careers, work-life balance, challenges, and their experiences as female professionals in countries around the world.

Studying in Virginia
Time: Wednesday, March 8, 3:00-4:30pm
Speakers: Molly McSweeney, Longwood University; Stacey Bustillos, Northern Virginia Community College; Susie Sprinson, Randolph-Macon CollegeWith over 100 colleges and universities, Virginia has something for everyone! Representatives from Longwood University, Northern Virginia Community College, and Randolph-Macon College will discuss the variety of educational opportunities available in Virginia. Hear from them about how to make the most of the college search and application process to find the right fit for you.

Admissions Process & Study Abroad Options at Private American Universities
Time: Thursday, March 9, 2:30 – 4:00pm
Speakers: Anthony J. Shull, Executive Director for Global Initiatives, Marian UniversityCome learn about the steps and requirements for undergraduate admissions at private universities in the United States. This presentation will focus on both academic and immigration requirements as related to F-1 visas. Additionally, Mr. Shull will talk about what types of extracurricular/co-curricular items international admissions offices look for that can, in the process, make candidates more competitive. Mr. Shull will also provide ideas on different types of scholarships and student financial opportunities such as CSS PROFILE.

Debate Club
Time: Thursday, March 9, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Facilitator: Vivian Minh Le, Boren ScholarJoin us now to hone your public speaking talents while learning about basic argumenting skills and ways of appealing to your audience. This club is meant to be interactive and engaging, so you will have plenty of opportunities to practice what you learn.

Conversation Hour with American Students
Time: Monday, March 13, 5:00-7:00pm
Speakers: SIT studentsCome practice your English and learn about what it’s like to live in the U.S.! Join us for an interactive discussion with a group of 17 American students from various majors and universities. Be ready to share your experiences as a Vietnamese college student too!

Women’s History Month: Women’s Education
Time: Wednesday, March 15, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Speakers: Pamela Pontius, Anne Eisenhower Turnbull, U.S. Consulate OfficersPlease join U.S. Consulate Political and Economic Officers Pamela Pontius and Anne Eisenhower Turnbull in a discussion about the history of women’s education in the United States. The discussion will also focus on the Seven Sisters Colleges, an association of seven liberal arts colleges in the Northeastern United States that are historically women-only. Bring your friends and questions!

Women’s History Month: Health and Wellness SeriesSession 3: Sun Exposure is Your Friend, not Your Foe
Time: Thursday, March 16, 2:00-3:00pm
Speakers: Doctor Jeremy Ostrander and Nurse Mai, U.S. Consulate StaffDid you know that some sun exposure is actually beneficial to our health? Come learn the myths and misunderstandings about the risks of sun exposure. Be ready to discuss your pre-conceived notions and the medical facts, and learn about vitamin D deficiency and the dermatologic problems associated with sun exposure.

Women’s History Month: Women in STEM: Learn to Code!
Time: Thursday, March 16, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Moderator: Hua Le Thanh Vy, Lecturer, University of Science HCMCCoding can be fun and easy! Join us in an interactive session to gain hands-on experience about coding and learn more about how women can participate in STEM programs. This program will be conducted in Vietnamese.

Women’s History Month: AFS Film Screening SeriesScreening #3: “Every Day (short film)”, “In The Game” and “Keepers of the Game”
Time: Friday, March 17: 9:00 – 17:00Join us for the American Film Showcase Series in honor of International Women’s Day. After the screenings, share with us your feelings after watching movie at “Thoughts Corner”, where you can leave a note sharing your reaction and feedback. Bring your friends and enjoy!

Leadership, Gender and Culture in the U.S. and Vietnam: An Interactive Discussion
Time: Friday, March 17, 2:00-4:00pm
Speakers: University of Cincinnati studentsJoin this opportunity to practice English conversation with U.S. university students! We’ll learn about the traits and behaviors associated with effective leaders in the U.S. and discuss gender differences in the workplace, including the number of women ascending to positions of leadership and some of the unique challenges female leaders face professionally. Be ready to discuss the cultural norms, similarities and differences in leadership and gender in the U.S. and Vietnam.

Navigating the Common Application
Time: Tuesday, March 21, 2:30-4:00pm
Speakers: Mary de Villiers, University of Notre DameAre you feeling overwhelmed or intimidated by the Common Application and all of its requirements? Mary de Villiers, the Assistant Director of International Admissions for the University of Notre Dame, will offer section-by-section guidance on the Common Application. She will also provide insight on how universities use the Common Application in their review process, based on her experience at the University of Notre Dame, a proud member school of the Common Application. This session will help you feel better prepared to complete the Common Application and learn about the holistic review process Notre Dame and other U.S. universities use for their applicants.

Women’s History Month: English Club
Time: Tuesday, March 21, 5:30 -7:00pm
Facilitator: Kenya James, U.S. Consulate OfficerJoin this session of English club to have the chance to practice English and giving a two minute speech on American culture in honor of International Women’s Day. Good times!

In recognition of World Water Day, please join us for a screening of the film “Our Rising Oceans” followed by a fascinating discussion with an esteemed panel of experts, including Ms. Hong Hoang, the first Vietnamese to reach Antarctica 20 years ago; Dr. Kim Anh, a senior lecturer on fisheries and climate change from Nha Trang University; and Mr. Andrew Wyatt, an Australian with twenty years of research and project management experience in the Mekong region. Please bring your friends and your questions to this interesting event!

Women’s History Month: AFS Film Screening SeriesScreening #4: “Mosquita y Mari”, “Radical Grace” and “Right Footed”
Time: Friday, March 24, 9:00 – 17:00Join us for the American Film Showcase Series in honor of International Women’s Day. After the screenings, share with us your feelings after watching movie at “Thoughts Corner”, where you can leave a note sharing your reaction and feedback. Bring your friends and enjoy!

Women’s History Month: Women in STEM: Building a Career in Science, Engineering and Medicine
Time: Friday, March 24, 2:00 – 4:00pm
Speaker: Caroline Cao, U.S. Fulbright Scholar, Wright State UniversityIn celebration of Women in STEM and Women’s History Month, Professor Caroline Cao will trace her career trajectory starting as a refugee in Vancouver, Canada, through her ascent to her current position as the Ohio Research Scholar and Professor of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering in Dayton, Ohio, USA. She will discuss the challenges she has experienced as a woman working in the STEM fields, straddling the disciplines of engineering and medicine, and her passion for mentoring and promoting future scientists and engineers.

Internet Resources for Women’s Professional Development
Time: Monday, March 27, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Speaker: John Hickok, International Outreach Librarian, California State University, FullertonAs part of March’s “Women’s History Month,” this presentation will showcase an array of exciting websites of interest to women. These will include women’s history websites (inspiring stories!), women’s professional development websites (tools for career and job advancement), women’s academic development websites (learning ideas and opportunities), women’s personal development websites (talents, communication strategies, etc.) and more. Men are welcome at this event too, and will find the resources equally interesting.

Women’s History Month: Health and Wellness SeriesSession 4: Women Power and Yoga
Time: Tuesday, March 28, 2:00-4:00pm
Moderator: Lauren Dunne, U.S. Consulate GeneralCome experience a Baptiste-inspired Power Vinyasa Yoga class with professional Yoga teacher Lauren Dunne. Regardless of your fitness level, join us to stretch, strengthen and empower your mind and body. Yoga practice helps you to stay focused on what is important in your life and this class will allow you to have fun while doing it!

Women’s History Month: Women can fix things
Time: Wednesday, March 29, 2:00 -3:30pm
Facilitator: U.S. Consulate Facilities StaffDo you know how to change a light bulb, fix a water leak in your house, or identify common motorbike problems? Why wait for someone else to do it for you? Women can fix things, too! Join us for an interactive session where you can learn basic steps for common household and vehicle repairs. Get ready to practice and become a handy lady! This program will be conducted in Vietnamese.

Debate Club
Time: Wednesday, March 29, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Facilitator: Vivian Minh Le, Boren ScholarDebate is one of the best ways to improve your critical thinking, analytical abilities, and communication skills. Please join us for this interactive and engaging club where you will have plenty of opportunities to practice your debate skills.

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